Kubota Oil Filter- Made in China....

[thatguy]

Just for information..

The wix 51365 is the same as the Mobil 1-108 and the Wix 51356 is just a longer version of the 51365 (2.577" vs 3.402" - the threads and gasket dimensions are the same).. The filters are what most subarus, hondas, my jd 2320, and a ton of other vehicles use..

Brian

 

[sw03]

I could careless where the filter is made....But that begin said I bought an oil filter 2 months ago for $3.50 at AZ...Kubota filters are overpriced.

 

[Shmudda]

This doesn't surprise me. This filter runs in a higher pressure environment and should be subject to a very high quality control standard.

Since there are no readily available substitutes, it's comforting to know that this proprietary filter may be held to a higher standard.

Seymour......

I think the transmission filter is on the intake side of the pump, so it actually will have a little vacuum in it because of the pressure drop the pump is creating. I am assuming it is a flooded suction, so the vacuum is very slight. I really haven't studied the whole hydraulic system yet, but if its designed like I see in the mill the filters are really never on the high pressure side of the pump, to dangerous and costly. I can't see that flimsy filter cartridge taking 1750 psi of pressure, it just won't hold up.

Craig


Craig

 

[BigD23]

I could careless where the filter is made....But that begin said I bought an oil filter 2 months ago for $3.50 at AZ...Kubota filters are overpriced.

Sadly most people feel this way about most items purchased these days...The overall feeling is what ever is cheapest...Personally I go out of my way to Not buy Anything made in china....Just my strongly felt .02

Don

 

[thatguy]

Sadly most people feel this way about most items purchased these days...The overall feeling is what ever is cheapest...Personally I go out of my way to Not buy Anything made in china....Just my strongly felt .02

Don

I agree and for the most part any filter would probably do a good job at 'normal' service intervals.. BUT after reading various internet posting on filter construction (or actually how bad some filters are made) I will spend that extra money for a better filter...

I ran Fram on an old compact pickup for years and it is still on the road - knowing what i know now I would not do it again, just because for the same money I can buy a better built filter..

I am running Mobil 1-110 on my wifes Subaru and the JD Tractor - I am paying around $10 for them but I do like the idea of the synthetic filter material and the Mobil 1 filters have always scored in the top 3 in the construction quality..

I do purchase cheap stuff (ie harbor freight) on things that dont get used very often - but fuel filters is not an area that I now cut cost on..

To each there own on everything, but that is just my thoughts..

Brian

 

[Willl]

I go out of my way to Not buy Anything made in china

Just curious as to why ?

 

[Shmudda]

I'm not catching your point.

Willl....my point around this is I have NEVER seen a quality product produced in China yet. Also, from a economic perspective to much of our American money, and debt is going to China right now, and I am actually sick of seeing it happen.

Craig

 

[BigD23]

Just curious as to why ?

Willl, Shmudda pretty much summed up what I was going to write...And yes I feel that strong about it.

Don

 

[Willl]

And Kubota is more USA made than the others ?

 

[Willl]

from a economic perspective

You don't make a very strong statement when your sig line says "Honda is truly the best on earth"